So that’s it for the launch show! Some interesting pairings there, have a good feeling about this series. Thank you all for joining in - it’s time for a three week break now while the celebs learn to dance, the pros realise what they’ve let themselves in for, and I go on holiday. Come and say hello on Twitter/Instagram @heidistephens if you’re passing, otherwise I’ll see you on Saturday 24th for the first live show! Cheers Hx

And we’re off! Danny is mostly posing, Ore is giving it both barrels, Ed looks like the uncle nobody likes at a wedding. Greg and Anastacia are giving it plenty of attitude. Tameka looks amazing, and Daisy, Naga and Will look promising too. Definitely some rhythm on show out there, which is a good thing.

So Will is paired with…Karen! Now, this is interesting. Because despite his dodgy Pop Idol audition and only managing one term at Ringer College, I suspect Will might have some secret moves. And Karen may be just the woman to bring them out, provided he ditches that dreadful suit at some point and embraces the fake tan and sparkly spandex.

Ed Balls is spectacularly awkward, I’m already clenching. He’s paired with…Katya! Katya is Russian, and married to one of this year’s other pros, Neil. Ed is Ed Balls, of “Ed Balls” fame. They’ll be gone by Week 2, so let’s not dwell on this pairing for too long.